Auctions Law and Practice

Brian Harvey and Franklin Meisel

The definitive guide to auctions law: relied upon by lawyers and non-lawyers alike, including auctioneers, art dealers, and museum administrators

An established text (the first edition was published 20 years ago) offering the reader practical analysis and reliable commentary

Includes new coverage on the use and abuse of the internet for auctions

Greater coverage of foreign jurisdictions

Updated to include developments in consumer protection

New to this Edition:

A chapter on online auctions

Auctions Law and Practice

Third Edition

Brian Harvey and Franklin Meisel

Description

This is the new edition of the leading work on the law and practice of auctions.

The book looks at every aspect of auction practice from the economics of auction sales and restrictions on trading to criminal and other liabilities of the auctioneer. There is also a chapter on VAT. There have been important recent developments in the field of consumer protection and the book has been substantially revised to reflect these.

In addition to general updating the new edition considers the practice of online auctions for the first time. There is also a section on looted art . The book continues to draw on case law from other common law jurisdictions.

Auctions Law and Practice

Third Edition

Brian Harvey and Franklin Meisel

Table of Contents

1: The Evolution and Economics of Auction Sales 2: Auctioneers: Restrictions on Trading 3: Capacity and Authority 4: The Rights of an Auctioneer 5: Duties and Liabilities of the Auctioneer 6: Conditions of Sale Affecting Buyers and Bidders 7: Export Licensing 8: Criminal Practices at Auctions and their Consequences 9: Sales of Land by Auction or Tender 10: Vehicle Auctions and Specialized Auctions of Other Property 11: Sales by Vendors in Special Positions 12: Value Added Tax

Auctions Law and Practice

Third Edition

Brian Harvey and Franklin Meisel

Author Information

Brian Harvey, Former Solicitor and Professor of English Law, University of Birmingham School of Law, and Franklin Meisel, Barrister and Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham School of Law

Auctions Law and Practice

Third Edition

Brian Harvey and Franklin Meisel

Reviews and Awards

Review from previous edition ...the authoritative work on English auction law. ... Unlike many legal books it is accessible to the layman and covers most questions asked by buyers, sellers and auctioneers. ...this book should be the first port of call for commentary on the present position. - Antiques Trade Gazette 13/4/1996